COVID-19

UPDATES on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Town of Osoyoos Covid Exposure Control Plan | Visitor Screening Form | PreparedBC Pandemic Preparedness Guide

Check this page regularly for ongoing updates on the Coronavirus situation as it relates to Town of Osoyoos facilities, programs, services and events.
 

Province-wide Restrictions - September 2, 2021

The Province of British Columbia has introduced new public health orders to manage COVID-19 activity. A summary of the new restrictions are listed below.

For more information, please CLICK HERE.

Visitors to all Town of Osoyoos indoor facilities are required to wear a mask.

Please contact the Sonora Centre (250-495-6562 or recreation@osoyoos.ca) for any questions regarding impact to recreational and exercise programs.

• Masks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces for people 12 years and older.
• Low-intensity indoor group exercise is permitted to a maximum 10 people per class. High-intensity indoor group exercise is not permitted.
• Outdoor group exercise is permitted up to 50 people per class.
• Gatherings in vacation rentals are limited to five guests or one additional household.
• Indoor personal gatherings are limited to five guests or one other household.
• Outdoor personal gatherings (e.g. birthday parties, backyard BBQs, block parties) are limited to no more than 50 people.
• Organized indoor gatherings (e.g. weddings, funerals, seated events) are limited to 50 people, and outdoors gatherings are limited to 100 people, both requiring a COVID-19 safety plan.
 

COVID-19 RELATED COMPLAINTS
To make a complaint related to an infraction of the Province of BC's Health Orders on COVID-19, please call Interior Health at 250.770.5540

Immunization Information

If you have already received your vaccine or are registered to get your vaccine soon – thank you.

If you haven’t yet registered, please register today through one of the following options:
1. Online: Go to https://www.getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca/s/
2. By phone: Call 1-833-838-2323, seven days a week, 7 am to 7 pm (PDT). Translators are available.

When you register, you will receive a confirmation number right away. Very soon afterward, you will be notified by text, email or phone call to book your vaccine appointment.

Interior Health Contact Information

For non-medical questions or concerns about COVID-19, a provincial phone service has been established for British Columbians. They are open 7 days a week from 7:30am to 8:00pm and can be reached at 1-888-COVID19 (1-888-268-4319) or by text at 604-630-0300.
Posted November 13 @ 9:30am

COVID-19 Immunization Campaign Q&A
Posted March 12, 2021

Interior Health COVID-19 Pandemic Response
Posted January 4, 2021
 

Town Communication

The Town of Osoyoos is monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely to ensure we continue to respond to emerging issues as they relate to Town facilities, programs, services and events. This includes following the direction of Interior Health, British Columbia Centre for Disease Control or the Government of Canada.
 
While the COVID-19 situation is changing daily around the world, we are mindful that our community is concerned about the potential impact of the further spread of the coronavirus and we are acting accordingly to do what we can to support public safety.

2020 07 06 Town of Osoyoos Covid Exposure Control Plan
 

OPEN Facilities

• IF YOU ARE SICK OR EXPERIENCING FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS PLEASE DO NOT ENTER or USE THESE FACILITIES.
• If you make an appointment you will be asked to fill out a “Visitor Screening Form” before entering the premises.
• Please practice social/physical distancing at these locations/facilities.
• You must wear a mask

Payments

A variety of payment methods are available:

• Mail
• Drop off payment slot at Town Office (8707 Main Street)
• Telephone/Internet Banking/etransfer Post Dated Cheques
• Bill payment with your local Financial Institution
• NEW Credit Card Payments

*If making your payment through Telephone or Internet banking your account number is the folio/roll number located at the top right of your tax notice.  Enter with no spaces and no decimals, i.e. 55600987000.

More Information

For more information and updates, including answers to frequently asked questions and translated information, please consult the following resources:
Interior Health Website
First Nations Health Authority
Government of Canada Website
British Columbia Centre for Disease Control Website
Self-Assessment Tool
Service Canada Ready to Help Youth
Service Canada Ready to Help Seniors
Service Canada Ready to Help Businesses

Still have questions? Visit these sites for trusted information and contact:
HealthLinkBC / 811 if you have symptoms
Call 1-888-COVID19 (268-4319) if you would like more information

On behalf of Town Council and Staff we thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation on this matter.